Pregnancy Sex - It's A Wonderful Thing!
Mums to be can often get worried about having sex while
pregnant; well there is no medical evidence that having sexual
intercourse whilst pregnant does any damage at all.
There are a few cases where your GP may advise you about not
having intercourse:
- If you are Prone to miscarriages your GP may advise avoiding
intercourse for the first three months or at the times when you
would have been having your period when your hormones would be
at their lowest.
- You may be advised to avoid intercourse in the later stages of
pregnancy if you have a history of premature labour
- Your GP may advise you to avoid intercourse if you have a low
lying placenta
There is no need to worry about your baby being harmed by the
penetration of the penis as it is well protected. This
protection comes from the Muscular wall of the uterus, from the
mucus plug that seals the neck of the uterus, and from the bag
of waters.
Sexual intercourse will not start labour if the body is not
ready. However, if your baby is overdue, arousal of the nipple
and intercourse could help in starting labour. The
prostaglandins in semen soften the cervix, and hormones released
by nipple stimulation encourage the uterus to contract. Sexual
desires during pregnancy differ from person to person. Some
women may just feel too ill or tired for sex, or a man may worry
about harming the unborn child. Some women may just not feel
sexually attractive whilst pregnant. In these cases it is best
to talk as a couple to reassure each other of the others
feelings.
On the other hand many couples feel that pregnancy can do
wonders for the sex life. Many men may be aroused by the fuller
breasts and rounder hips of a pregnant partner. Some women feel
great about not having to worry about contraceptives and periods.
Well beyond all of that is the actual partaking in sexual
intercourse where some people often worry. Of course as the
pregnancy develops, the missionary position becomes impossible,
which on a plus side forces into exploring other ways to make
love. A few ideas are:
- Woman on top